He was the son of Lauren J. (Lapio) Johnson-Lavender of Mashpee and Craig R. Johnson of Centerville.

Born and raised in Mashpee, he graduated from Mashpee High School in 2006. Since he was a boy he excelled in athletics and particularly enjoyed playing baseball, soccer and tennis. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with the In the Wind motorcycle group of Framingham. He was well liked and befriended many people during his short life.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, David A. Lavender of Mashpee; brother Nicholas A. Johnson of Waltham; sister Melanie L. Sharrow of Austin, Texas; grandfather Robert E. Johnson of Auburn; stepgrandmother Jeri Lavender of Hatchville; stepgrandfather Robert Livingston of Brewster; stepuncle Michael Lavender and his wife Faith of Brewster; aunt and godmother Karen E. Lapio of India; and Craig's companion, Marie L. Riley of Centerville. Also surviving are several cousins.

Memorial visiting hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74 Algonquin Ave., at Route 151, Mashpee. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3. Burial is private.